Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE DRUNKEN CLAM

46 46 AVE · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3727847
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13766340
DBPR license6213851

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#5High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shelled eggs into pan and changed tasks and began touching the spatula to continue cooking. Discussed hand washing and employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Opened case of raw shell eggs stored above packages of sliced cheese in walk in cooler.

#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items sitting in a bus tub stored on top of three compartment sink: diced ham (57F – Cold Holding); diced sausage (46F – Cold Holding); sausage patties (47F – Cold Holding); ham steak (57F – Cold Holding) Items had not been out for more than 4 hours. Employee stated he recently took them out to put them on ice and got back up cooking breakfast orders. Kitchen employee moved food items to the walk in freezer to bring down the temperature rapidly. Re-temped at 11:42am: diced ham (39 F – Cold Holding); diced sausage (36F – Cold Holding); sausage patties (41F – Cold Holding); ham steak (38F – Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Pinalen stored on service wait station counter next to food service plant ice wrap. Spray bottle of Off Deep Woods insect repellent stored on service wait station counter next to bottle of A1 Sauce, bottle of malt vinegar, and white styrofoam single service cups, and drink coffee. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food items stored in walk in cooler: Pot of housemade sausage gravy stored made on Sunday 11/1. Pot of housemade clam chowder soup made on Monday 11/5.

Basic 4

#1Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Food items stored inside double door observed with labels stating: Keep frozen until use. Remove from packaging. Thaw under refrigeration immediately before use. (8 packages of raw Mahi) Keep frozen until use. Removed from vacuum packaging prior to thawing. Thaw under refrigeration and use immediately. (1 package of Raw Tuna)

Stop Sale
#2Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease build up on cookline. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavily built up in white deep freezer across from outdoor server wait station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom interior of two door reach in cooler where containers of food items are stored. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 6, 2026 7:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.